The key to building a thriving business is surrounding yourself with what Danielle Mulvey calls “five-star employees” — the top 15% of talent who think and act like owners. Danielle has scaled multiple businesses generating over $50 million annually while working only around 10 hours a week, thanks to her proven hiring system. 

Drawing on 25 years of experience, Danielle reveals the five essential criteria for identifying five-star talent, how to design a hiring gauntlet that attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones, and why clear metrics and cultural alignment are non-negotiable. She also shares practical steps to upgrade an average team without disrupting what works — and how the right hires can be the catalyst for sustained growth and profitability. 

Takeaways 
A clear hiring gauntlet helps attract high performers and repel low-quality candidates. 
Core values alignment is the foundation for building a strong, cohesive team culture. 
Testing skills before hiring prevents costly mistakes and ensures candidates can deliver results. 
Clear success metrics empower employees to self-manage and drive consistent performance. 
Toxic employees drain productivity and morale, making timely exits essential for growth. 
Hiring for aptitude and cultural fit is more important than filling a vacancy quickly. 
Great hires produce at least 3.5 times their salary in business value. 

Follow Danielle Mulvey 
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https://daniellemulvey.com/ 

Books on this episode 

How great leaders build unstoppable teams with Michael Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lPEtba
HR Magic by Danielle Mulvey will be released in October. Details: https://daniellemulvey.com/
You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned: John Wooden's Teaching Principles and Practices by Swen Nater https://amzn.to/4ofryRu 

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The key to building a thriving business is surrounding yourself with what Danielle Mulvey calls &ldquo;five-star employees&rdquo; &mdash; the top 15% of talent who think and act like owners. Danielle has scaled multiple businesses generating over $50 million annually while working only around 10 hours a week, thanks to her proven hiring system.&nbsp;
Drawing on 25 years of experience, Danielle reveals the five essential criteria for identifying five-star talent, how to design a hiring gauntlet that attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones, and why clear metrics and cultural alignment are non-negotiable. She also shares practical steps to upgrade an average team without disrupting what works &mdash; and how the right hires can be the catalyst for sustained growth and profitability.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A clear hiring gauntlet helps attract high performers and repel low-quality candidates.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Core values alignment is the foundation for building a strong, cohesive team culture.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Testing skills before hiring prevents costly mistakes and ensures candidates can deliver results.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Clear success metrics empower employees to self-manage and drive consistent performance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Toxic employees drain productivity and morale, making timely exits essential for growth.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hiring for aptitude and cultural fit is more important than filling a vacancy quickly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Great hires produce at least 3.5 times their salary in business value.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow Danielle Mulvey <a href="https://theallincompany.com/">https://theallincompany.com/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://daniellemulvey.com/">https://daniellemulvey.com/</a>&nbsp;
Books on this episode&nbsp;
How great leaders build unstoppable teams with Michael Michalowicz <a href="https://amzn.to/4lPEtba">https://amzn.to/4lPEtba</a> HR Magic by Danielle Mulvey will be released in October. Details: <a href="https://daniellemulvey.com/">https://daniellemulvey.com/</a> You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned: John Wooden's Teaching Principles and Practices by Swen Nater&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4ofryRu">https://amzn.to/4ofryRu</a>&nbsp;
Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a> Books &ndash; Learn more about our books <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a> Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.&nbsp; Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
Follow me:&nbsp; on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth">https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth</a>
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A place for the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers.
The Evolution Partners is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles. Join Brad as he engages in conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds, learning a bit more about them and delving into what makes them tick.

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Each week Brad Giles talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way.
We learn how the work they’re doing is creating an impact and get to know a little bit more about them, and what makes them tick.

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